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ees all the way to my soul, and I feel it catch fire inside ivingme with such intensity

A flash of tiloved hand, but theeach other, and I can only gaze at hi in my chest

Theis very traditional

For better or worse

For richer or poorer

In sickness and in health

The words are a prolove as we exchange rings Shining, thick gold bands for each of us Finally we’vefor

“I now pronounce you husband and wife,” the man says “You may kiss the bride”

My lip catches in my teeth, and Derek reaches up to touch it with his thu his hand behindmy mouth with his

Of all the times we’ve kissed each other, this kiss outshines every one His warue,ar and passionate, and I never want to let hi and a loud whistle slices the air

He sainst my mouth and lifts his head a fraction “It seems we have an audience”

My dazed eyes open and I laugh, cupping his cheek “I alot”

We turn as the minister calls over the noise, “I present to you Mr and Mrs Derek Alexander”

The applause grows louder, and Stuart steps forward, giving a low command He and their fellow Marines for arch Mom releases Dex, and he baby-runs to us Derek catches hiuys, and in thatin my life is complete